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PERSPECTIVE

An illustration in pastel colors. On the right, a woman with gray hair sits on a mat cross legged meditating. On the left, there's a nutrition supplement bottle with a woman in workout gear standing on it. In the background there are white clouds and hills.

No you’re not imagining it. Being in your 60s feels fantastic.

“By the time you reach age 60, you recognize that a long history of success and coping isn’t just luck.”

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A fan puts some mustard on his hot dog at Fenway Park.

Only the rich get onions on their Fenway hot dogs — and that really steams my buns

The condiment has been scrapped at the ballpark since the pandemic — unless you’re in the premium seats.

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Series of half circles showing icons for digital files and passports.

Why are we paying billions to tech companies for data to enforce immigration laws and policies?

The government has always collected immigration data. But now a data empire ruled by CEOs is grabbing more of that power.

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A composite image of three family snapshots. On the left side, a photo of an infant wearing a Red Sox themed onesie. In the top right corner, a photo of a mom and dad standing in front of a Red Sox backdrop with two young girls standing in front of them and the mom on the left holding the youngest girl in her arms. All of them are wearing Red Sox jerseys and there are two World Series trophies on the table in front of them. And on the bottom right, two women wearing Red Sox jackets and baseball hats pose together in their seats at Fenway Park with the field behind them.

Born into a Red Sox-loving family in October 2004, my fandom is genetic

In the years since my birth helped deliver a championship, I've marked other Sox-related milestones.

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Photo illustration showing a car parked at a campsite with a large tree and blue tent set up. The car's hatchback is open and it's full of camping gear.

Glancing out my yurt window at rain-soaked tents, I wondered: Was I actually camping?

If you’re bringing all the comforts of home, maybe you should just book a hotel.

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A black and white photo of a person with younger looking hands holding the left hand of an older person with both of their hands.

My mom stepped up to care for my grandma. If I need to, I’ll do the same.

Long-term caregiving for a family member is a labor of love — and a financial burden.

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A mysterious looking box set on a dark background.

I found a Pandora’s box in family counseling. Should I open it?

Apparently, if therapy doesn’t make you uncomfortable, you aren’t doing it right.

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A donkey and an elephant with wigs resembling those of the Founding Fathers

It’s 2026. Why are we doing politics like it’s 1776?

Our mandate then was to gain independence. But in today’s hyperconnected world, it’s all about standing together.